North Cowichan, BC
North CowichanBC averageStatCan 2021 Census
Median household income
$78,500 Median home value
$600,000 Prochaines réunions
Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Mill Closure Response Working Group
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Accessibility Advisory Committee
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Council - Regular
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Board of Variance
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Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Economic Development Committee
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Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Environmental Advisory Committee
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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Inaugural Meeting
Réunion inaugurale de North Cowichan
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Agricultural Advisory Committee
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The North Cowichan Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on 2026-11-17 has no listed agenda items. The agenda appears to contain only placeholders and no decisions or discussions are specified. As a result, no items are being decided or discussed at this meeting.
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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Council - Regular
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Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Accessibility Advisory Committee
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Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Board of Variance
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Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Council - Regular
North Cowichan Council meets on December 2, 2026.
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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
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Fri Dec 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Economic Development Committee
Economic Development Committee meeting with no agenda items listed
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Council - Regular
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Réunions récentes
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - Closed Session: 3:00pm & Open Session: 5:00pm
Council - Regular
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Sports Wall of Fame Committee
Réunion du Sports Wall of Fame Committee sans points d'ordre du jour substantiels
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
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Thank you. Back in the old, Thank you. It's not. Thank you. established by bylaw and applied to new development as the development cost charges themselves. There's a separate calculation for each category that we'll discuss tonight. They can be collected at subdivision or building permit and that depends on the land use category. Under the legislation, developers can also pay for DCCs in installments, so if their charge is more than $50,000 in DCCs owed, they can pay it in installments now. This slide you will see repeated several times tonight, I just wanted to make sure that we were fully understanding what you're listening to tonight. There are three financial terms that we will use throughout the presentation. One is the municipal assist factor and the municipal assist factor must be equal to or higher than one percent and that's mandated by legislation. You'll see when we present our findings and our proposed bylaws that we have kept it at one percent for all of your DCC programs. Then there's the benefit to new development. What percentage of a project cost does new development have to pay for? Then the benefit to existing users. So that's the benefit to those of you who live in the community already and that's the municipal portion. So what is the benefit after you take out the benefit to new development that existing users will have to pay for? Just in context and I believe Council has seen this calculation probably before when the CACs were introduced that the 2026 D …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Council - Special
Council to close meeting for litigation and land negotiations
This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(g) (litigation) and 90(1)(k) (preliminary negotiations for a municipal service that could harm the municipality if public). The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions listed.
- Resolution to close meeting under 90(1)(g) litigation
- Resolution to close meeting under 90(1)(k) negotiations re municipal service
- In-camera agenda approval
- In-camera items: litigation and land + harm
- Rise and report
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Municipality of North Cowichan
Special Council
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m .
Municipal Hall - Large Committee Room
This meeting will be conducted in-person in the Large Committee Room where the public are invited to attend to observe the portion of the meeting that is open to the public.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of the members present and those absent, and adjourns the meeting until the next scheduled meeting.
2.
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Any matters that must or may be closed to the public in accordance with section 90 of the Community Charter shall appear here. A resolution of Council must be passed during the open portion which states that the remainder of the meeting is to be closed, including the basis under the applicable subsection.
Recommendation:
THAT Council close the meeting at ____ p.m. to the public on the basis of the following sections of the Community Charter :
90(1)(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Board of Variance
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Council - Special
Council considers redirecting $2,000 grant to 39 Days of July Festival
North Cowichan Council is meeting to discuss a funding request from the Duncan Cowichan Festival Society. The body will consider reallocating a previously approved grant for a canceled parade to a different festival. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding labour relations.
- Proposed reallocation of $2,000 Grant-in-Aid from the canceled Duncan Days Parade to the 39 Days of July Festival
- In-camera meeting item regarding labour relations under section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter
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Municipality of North Cowichan
Special Council
AGENDA
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m .
Electronically
This meeting will be conducted electronically by video conference using the Cisco Webex platform. The public may attend the Large Committee Room to observe the portion of the meeting that is open to the public.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of the members present and those absent, and adjourns the meeting until the next scheduled meeting.
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APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
To consider any items of business not included in the Agenda that are of an urgent nature they must be introduced and approved at the time the agenda is adopted. Matters must be taken up in the order that they are listed unless changed at this time.
Recommendation:
THAT the agenda be adopted as circulated [or as amended].
3.
PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Public Input is an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on matters included on the agenda. The maximum number of speakers to be heard during the public …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 4:30 PM
Agricultural Advisory Committee
Réunion du Comité consultatif agricole sans points substantiels
Cet ordre du jour de réunion ne contient que des formules procédurales standard et aucun point de discussion ou décision spécifique. Le comité n'aborde aucune proposition concrète pour le moment.
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Agricultural Advisory Committee
AGENDA
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4 :30 P . m . - 5 :30 P . m .
Municipal Hall - Large Committee Room
1.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be conducted in-person in the Large Committee Room where the public are invited to attend to observe the meeting.
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Recommendation:
That the Agricultural Advisory Committee approve the agenda as circulated [or as amended].
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. 2026-04-21 Agricultural Advisory Committee_Minutes_to be added to July 21 agenda.pdf
Purpose : To consider if there were any errors or omissions prior to adopting the minutes.
Recommendation:
That the Committee adopt the minutes of the meeting held April 21, 2026.
4.
UNFINISHED AND POSTPONED BUSINESS
4.1
Strategic Agricultural Plan – Workshop #2
1. North Cowichan_AgAC SAP Update Workshop July 21 2026.pdf
2. North Cowichan SAP Background Report- FINAL DRAFT_July 15_reduced2.pdf
3. North Cowichan SAP Engagement Plan_final_revJuly3.pdf
Purpose: For Upland Agricultural Consulting to lead the Committee through a second workshop discussion on the scope, priorities, key issues, and engagement approach associated with the Strategic Agric …
Fri Jul 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Mill Closure Response Working Group
Groupe de travail sur la réponse à la fermeture de l'usine se réunit sans ordre du jour substantiel
Cet ordre du jour de réunion ne contient que des éléments procéduraux standards et aucun élément spécifique à discuter ou à décider. Le groupe se réunit mais n'a aucune résolution, rapport ou audience publique listée.
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✓ Décisions: Working group hears of new $1M-per-employer grant for forestry workers
The Mill Closure Response Working Group received updates from the Ministry of Forests, the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and the Northern Development Initiative Trust. The Trust presented a new Workforce Tariff Response Forestry Grant Program covering up to 85% of eligible wage and training costs, with a maximum of $50,000 per employee and $1 million per organization. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and adopting the previous minutes.
- Approved agenda as circulated
- Adopted minutes of May 22, 2026 meeting
Municipal Hall - Large Committee Room
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Mill Closure Response Working Group
AGENDA
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m .
Municipal Hall - Large Committee Room
1.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be conducted in-person in the Large Committee Room where the public are invited to attend to observe the meeting.
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Recommendation:
That the Working Group approve the agenda as circulated [or as amended].
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. 2026-05-22 Mill Closure Response Working Group_minutes_to be added to July 17 agenda.pdf
Purpose : To consider if there were any errors or omissions prior to adopting the minutes.
Recommendation:
That the Working Group adopt the minutes of the meeting held May 22, 2026.
4.
PRESENTERS
4.1
Ministry of Forests
Purpose: To receive a presentation from Melissa Sanderson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests.
4.2
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Purpose: To receive a presentation from Val Beaman, Executive Director, Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTA) Negotiations, and Anne Wetherill, Executive Director, Operations, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
4.3
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Mill Closure Response Working Group
MINUTES
July 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Municipal Hall - Large Committee Room
Members Present Mayor Rob Douglas, Chair
Councillor Christopher Justice
Members Absent Councillor Mike Caljouw
Advisors Present Qwulti'stunaat – Debra Toporowski, MLA, Cowichan Valley
Pamela Cooling, Senior Constituency Advisor to Qwulti'stunaat - Debra Toporowski, MLA,
Cowichan Valley
Suzy Beauchamp, MP Kibble’s Office, Assistant
Carlo Dal Monte, Vice President, Energy Development, Domtar
Brian Bull, Chemainus Sawmill, United Steelworkers
Advisors Absent Jeff Kibble, Member of Parliament, Cowichan-Malahat-Langford
Adrian Soldera, Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
Brad McRae, Director of Government Relations, Western Forest Products
Geoff Dawe, National President, Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)
Staff Present Ted Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer
Kayla Reid-Starck, Legislative Coordinator
Tricia Mayea, Corporate Officer
Others Present Melissa Sanderson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests
Anne Wetherill, Executive Director, Operations, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty
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Val Beaman, Executive Director, LMTA Negotiations, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty
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Amy Beyer, Manager, Partner Programs, Northern Development Initiative Trust
Ben Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Development Initiative Trust
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Public and Statutory Hearing
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Cet ordre du jour ne contient que des formalités procédurales. La réunion est une audition publique et statutaire prévue pour le 15 juillet 2026, mais le texte fourni ne mentionne aucune décision, proposition ou discussion spécifique.
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Mayor Douglas we're now live all right I'd like to call the public and statutory hearing meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. we now need to approve the agenda do I have a mover moved by Councillor Hawks second by Councillor Finley call the question all in favor and opposed opposed motion carries and I'd like to explain the public hearing process all attendees are advised that the hearing is being live streamed and recorded with a copy of the recording to be posted on North Couch's website following the hearing any written submissions received during the public hearing will form part of the public hearing record now the conclusion of the hearing all submissions will be retained in the vault at municipal hall for permanent retention the public are invited to examine the public hearing binder located outside council chambers where they can examine it in electronic form on North Couch's website at www.northcouch. ca/publichearings I'll also note that the public hearing procedures council policy states that no further verbal or written presentations will be received by any member of council following the adjournment of a public hearing and the council may receive technical information from its own staff the order of business for the public hearing shall be conducted as follows one staff may present an introduction and overview of the proposal followed by questions to staff from council two the applicant will be invited to speak three the corporate officer will provide a summary of the c …
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AGENDA
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m .
Municipal Hall - Council Chambers & Electronically
This meeting which is open to the public, will be conducted in-person in Council Chambers and by video conference using the Cisco Webex platform, and will be streamed live and archived for viewing on demand at www.northcowichan.ca . All representations to Council form part of the public record.
Members of the public may attend the Municipal Hall [7030 Trans-Canada Highway] in person, or join the meeting electronically to participate during the 'Comments from the public' portions of the public hearing. Please visit northcowichan.ca/virtualmeeting for instructions on how to connect online or you may dial 1.844.426.4405, enter 1# for English, enter the meeting ID 2771 877 3327, and then enter the meeting password 1111.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the meeting, the Presiding Member shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the meeting is adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - Closed Session: 3:00pm & Open Session: 5:00pm
Council - Regular
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Mayor Douglas, we're now live. All right, quorum being present, I'd like to call this meeting to order. Our first item of business is a resolution to close the meeting of the public at 3 p.m. on the basis of the following sections of the community charter, section 91B, 91E, 91I, and 92B1. Would someone like to move the recommendation? Moved by Councillor Calliott, seconded by Councillor Hogg. Any discussion? Call the question. All in favor? And opposed? Not opposed. Motion carries. We'll now head into closed. I'd like to begin by acknowledging we're gathered here on the traditional lands of the Equestrian people. With the quorum being present, I'd like to resume our regular council meeting. Our first item of business is approval of the consent agenda. Are there any items any members of council would like to move to new business? Councillor Calliott? 4.2.2. Councillor Justice? 4.2.7. All right, and Councillor Finley? 4.2.4. 4.2.4, please. All right, so those are all going to move to new business. Would someone like to move that we- Mayor? Can I ask that you move item 4.1.1, the minutes, to new business as well, please? Yep. Okay, 4.1.1, the council meeting minutes will be moved to new business as well. So would someone like to move the recommendation then that council approve the consent agenda and the recommendations contained therein? Moved by Councillor Calliott. Seconded by Councillor Stache. Any discussion? I'll call the question. All in favor? And opposed? Motion carries …
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Regular Council
AGENDA
Closed Session: 3:00 p.m.
Open Session: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 , Closed Session: 3:00pm & Open Session: 5:00pm
Municipal Hall - Council Chambers & Electronically
This meeting which is open to the public, will be conducted in-person in Council Chambers and by video conference using the Cisco Webex platform, and will be streamed live and archived for viewing on demand at www.northcowichan.ca . All representations to Council form part of the public record.
Members of the public may attend the Municipal Hall [7030 Trans-Canada Highway] in person, or join the meeting electronically to participate during the 'Public Input' and 'Question Period' portions of the agenda. Please visit northcowichan.ca/virtualmeeting for instructions on how to connect online or you may dial 1.844.426.4405, enter 1# for English, enter the meeting ID 2771 877 3327, and then enter the meeting password 1111.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of the members present and those absent, and adjourns the meeting until the next …
Fri Jul 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Council - Joint Special with Halalt First Nation
Conseil conjoint avec la Halalt First Nation pour une fermeture immédiate afin de mener des négociations confidentielles
Il s'agit d'une réunion de conseil spéciale conjointe entre la municipalité de North Cowichan et la Halalt First Nation. Le conseil devrait voter pour fermer la réunion au public afin de discuter de questions protégées en vertu de la Community Charter, y compris des informations qui seraient préjudiciables aux intérêts d'un peuple autochtone et des négociations confidentielles entre la municipalité et une First Nation. Aucune décision ou discussion publique n'est prévue.
- Résolution de fermer la réunion en vertu des articles 90(1)(i.1) et 90(2)(b)(iii) de la Community Charter
- Discussion à huis clos concernant les négociations avec les First Nations et des informations confidentielles
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✓ Décisions: Council met with Halalt First Nation in closed session
The joint special council meeting with Halalt First Nation was closed to the public under sections 90(1)(i.1) and 90(2)(b)(iii) of the Community Charter. The only reported outcome was a motion to rise and report that the meeting discussed areas of mutual interest. No substantive decisions were made public.
- Closed meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(i.1) and 90(2)(b)(iii) (carried)
- Approved in-camera meeting agenda (carried)
- Rose and reported that council met with Halalt First Nation to discuss areas of mutual interest (carried)
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Joint Special Council
AGENDA
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10 :00 A . m . - 11 :00 A . m .
Halalt First Nation
7973 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5
1.
CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the meeting is adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
2.
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
A resolution of Council must be passed during the open portion of the meeting stating the basis under the Community Charter in which the public shall be excluded. Any matters that must or may be closed to the public in accordance with section 90 of the Community Charter shall appear here.
Recommendation:
THAT Council close the meeting at [time] p.m. to the public on the basis of the following sections of the Community Charter :
90(1)(i.1) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 18.1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
90(2)(b)(iii) consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to …
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Joint Special Council
MINUTES
July 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Halalt First Nation
7973 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5
Host Council Present Chief James Thomas
Councillor Kristin Thomas
Guest Council Present Mayor Rob Douglas
Councillor Mike Caljouw
Councillor Bruce Findlay
Councillor Becky Hogg
Councillor Chris Istace
Councillor Christopher Justice
Councillor Tek Manhas
Host Staff Present Andrew Boxwell, Referrals Analyst
Host Council Absent Councillor Monica Johnny
Staff Present Ted Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Bill Corsan, General Manager, Corporate Services and Community Relations
George Farkas, General Manager, Planning, Development and Community Services
Andrea Hainrich, Deputy Corporate Officer
Terri Brennan, Executive Coordinator
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council close the meeting at 10:00 a.m. to the public on the basis of the following sections
of the Community Charter:
• 90(1)(i.1) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a
document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 18.1 of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• 90(2)(b)(iii) consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to
negotiations between municipality and a first nation or a prescribed Indigenous entity, or
between a first nat …
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · Monday, July 06, 2026 - Closed Session: 2:00pm & Open Session: 3:45pm
Council - Special
Le conseil votera sur l'extension de l'égout de Chemainus jusqu'à Bare Point Road
Le conseil tiendra une séance à huis clos pour des négociations avec le gouvernement provincial et les Premières Nations, ainsi que pour des conseils juridiques. En séance publique, ils examineront l'adoption d'un règlement pour étendre le système d'égout de Chemainus afin d'inclure le 9580 Bare Point Road. Ils recevront également les résultats du sondage sur la satisfaction des citoyens de 2026 et une mise à jour sur la mise en œuvre du plan local de Bell McKinnon.
- Adopter le règlement n° 4080 d'agrandissement du service local du système d'égout de Chemainus pour ajouter le 9580 Bare Point Road
- Séance à huis clos pour les négociations provinciales (art. 90(2)(b)(i)) et les questions juridiques/autochtones (art. 90(1)(i) & 90(2)(b)(ii))
- Recevoir les résultats du sondage sur la satisfaction des citoyens de 2026
- Mise à jour sur la mise en œuvre du plan local de Bell McKinnon avec les contraintes de desserte
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✓ Décisions: Council adopted Chemainus sewer system enlargement bylaw
Council adopted Chemainus Sewer System Local Area Service Enlargement Bylaw No. 4080, 2026. Council also received the 2026 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results and a Bell McKinnon Local Area Plan implementation update for information. The meeting included a closed session for legal and negotiation matters, with a report that Council met with Minister Brittny Anderson regarding the Domtar Crofton mill, economic diversity, and infrastructure needs.
- Adopted Chemainus Sewer System Local Area Service Enlargement Bylaw No. 4080, 2026 (carried)
- Received 2026 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results for information (carried)
- Received Bell McKinnon Local Area Plan Implementation project update for information (carried)
- Closed meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(i), 90(2)(b)(ii), and 90(2)(b)(i) (carried)
- Rose with report on closed session items: met with Minister Brittny Anderson regarding Domtar Crofton mill, economic diversity, and infrastructure needs (carried)
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Thank you. We are live, Mr. Mayor. All right. Good afternoon, everyone. I'd like to start by acknowledging we're gathered here today on the traditional lands of the Quetzin people. And with a quorum being present, I'd like to resume our special council meeting. Our first item of business here is approval of the meeting agenda. We have a recommendation that the agenda be adopted as circulated. Would someone like to move that? Moved by Councillor Finley, seconded by Councillor Calio. Any discussion? I'll call the question. All in favor? And opposed? Motion carries. We'll now move on to public input on agenda items. And we have no one signed up for this portion of the meeting. So we'll move on straight to bylaws. We have one bylaw before us, item 7.1. I'll turn to the deputy corporate officer. Yes. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Item number 7.1, the Chimaneus Sewer System Local Area Service Enlargement Bylaw, number 4080, 2026, 2026, is before Council for adoption. It received first three readings on June the 17th, 2026, regular council meeting. And the recommendation is that council adopts Chimaneus Sew er System Local Area Service Enlargement Bylaw, number 4080, 2026. Would someone like to move that? Moved by Councillor Calio, seconded by Councillor Finley. Any discussion? I'll call the question. All in favor? And opposed? Not opposed? Not opposed to the report. Yes. We'll move on to reports. The first report here is the 2026 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. Mr. Swaby. Thanks, Mr. Mayor. B …
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Special Council
AGENDA
Monday, July 06, 2026 , Closed Session: 2:00pm & Open Session: 3:45pm
Municipal Hall - Council Chambers & Electronically
This meeting which is open to the public, will be conducted in-person in Council Chambers and by video conference using the Cisco Webex platform, and will be streamed live and archived for viewing on demand at www.northcowichan.ca . All representations to Council form part of the public record.
Members of the public may attend the Municipal Hall [7030 Trans-Canada Highway] in person, or join the meeting electronically to participate during the 'Public Input' and 'Question Period' portions of the agenda. Please visit northcowichan.ca/virtualmeeting for instructions on how to connect online or you may dial 1.844.426.4405, enter 1# for English, enter the meeting ID 2772 774 6335 , and then enter the meeting password 1111.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of the members present and those absent, and adjourns the meeting until the next scheduled meeting.
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Special Council
MINUTES
July 6, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Municipal Hall - Council Chambers & Electronically
Members Present Mayor Rob Douglas
Councillor Mike Caljouw
Councillor Bruce Findlay
Councillor Chris Istace
Councillor Christopher Justice
Councillor Tek Manhas
Members Absent Councillor Becky Hogg
Staff Present Ted Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
George Farkas, General Manager, Planning, Development and Community Services
Amanda Young, Director, Planning, Building & Environmental Services
Andrea Hainrich, Deputy Corporate Officer
Barb Floden, Manager, Communications and Public Engagement
Chris Osborne, Senior Manager, Planning and Environment
Christina Hovey, Manager, Community Planning
Clay Reitsma, Director, Engineering
Kayla Reid-Starck, Legislative Coordinator
1. CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum present, Mayor Douglas called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
2. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC [2:00PM - 3:45 PM]
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council close the meeting at 2:00 p.m. to the public on the basis of the following sections
of the Community Charter:
• 90(1)(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose.
• 90(2)(b)(ii) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to
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Fri Jun 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Mill Closure Response Working Group
Mill Closure Response Working Group se réunit le 19 juin 2026
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Environmental Advisory Committee
Le comité reçoit des mises à jour sur la biodiversité, la recharge des véhicules électriques et le plan climatique
Le Comité consultatif sur l'environnement recevra des mises à jour verbales sur quatre sujets : la structure du Service des services environnementaux, le Rapport sur la politique de biodiversité présenté au Conseil, la Stratégie de recharge des véhicules électriques et les frais adoptés par le Conseil, et les Termes de référence révisés du Plan d'action climatique et énergétique. Aucune décision ou vote n'est prévu ; tous les éléments sont fournis à titre d'information uniquement.
- Mise à jour sur le Rapport sur la politique de biodiversité présenté au Conseil le 1er avril 2026
- Mise à jour sur la Stratégie de recharge des véhicules électriques et les frais d'utilisation adoptés par le Conseil le 20 mai 2026
- Mise à jour sur les Termes de référence révisés du Plan d'action climatique et énergétique adoptés par le Conseil le 1er avril 2026
- Mise à jour verbale sur la structure organisationnelle du Service des services environnementaux
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✓ Décisions: Committee receives updates, tasks member with biodiversity policy review
The Environmental Advisory Committee received informational updates on the Environmental Services Department, Biodiversity Policy Report, Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy, and Climate Action and Energy Plan Terms of Reference. It also directed a member to prepare a report reviewing biodiversity policies from other BC municipalities. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information only.
- Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
- Adopted minutes of February 26, 2026 (carried)
- Received Environmental Services Department update for information (unanimous)
- Received Biodiversity Policy Report update and tasked a member to review other BC municipalities' biodiversity policies (carried)
- Received Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy update for information (carried)
- Received Climate Action and Energy Plan Terms of Reference update for information (carried)
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AGENDA
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1 :30 P . m . - 2 :30 P . m .
Municipal Hall - Large Committee Room
1.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be conducted in-person in the Large Committee Room where the public are invited to attend to observe the meeting.
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Purpose : To consider any items of business not included in the Agenda, that are of an urgent nature, must be introduced and approved at the time the agenda is adopted. Matters must be taken up in the order that they are listed unless changed at this time.
Recommendation:
That the agenda be adopted as circulated [or as amended].
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. 2026-02-26 Environmental Advisory Committee_Minutes.pdf
Purpose : To consider if there were any errors or omissions prior to adopting the minutes.
Recommendation:
That the Committee adopt the minutes of the meeting held February 26, 2026.
4.
BUSINESS
4.1
Environmental Services Department Update
Purpose: For the Senior Manager, Planning and Environment to provide a verbal update on the Environmental Services Department, including an overview of the organizational structure.
Recommendation:
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Environmental Advisory Committee
MINUTES
June 18, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
Municipal Hall - Large Committee Room
Members Present Councillor Mike Caljouw, Chair
Cam Campbell
Dr. Jana Kotaska
Sandra McPherson
Members Absent Dianne Hinkley
Jay White
William Valentine
Staff Present Andrea Hainrich, Deputy Corporate Officer
Chris Osborne, Senior Manager, Planning and Environment
Dr. Dave Preikshot, Senior Environmental Specialist
Jennifer Aldcroft, Senior Environmental and Programs Analyst
Kayla Reid-Starck, Legislative Coordinator
1. CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was amended to add ‘Yellow Fish Program’ under New Business.
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
That the agenda be adopted as amended. CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
That the Committee adopt the minutes of the meeting held February 26, 2026. CARRIED
4. BUSINESS
4.1 Environmental Services Department Update
Chris Osborne, Senior Manager, Planning and Environment, provided an update on the
Environmental Services Department to the Committee and answered questions.
Committee members introduced themselves.
The Environmental Advisory Committee, by unanimous consent, received this report for
information.
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Council - Regular
Le Conseil fait progresser la stratégie de financement de 6 M$ de l'UBCM pour le projet de relocalisation de l'exutoire de la STP du JUB
Le Conseil approuvera une stratégie de financement pour le projet de relocalisation de l'exutoire de la station d'épuration (STP) du Joint Utilities Board, visant à conserver 6 millions de dollars en subventions de l'UBCM tout en recherchant des fonds provinciaux et fédéraux supplémentaires. L'organisme adoptera également une politique mise à jour sur les licences de vente d'alcool et examinera des mises à jour informatives sur le stationnement municipal, les subventions liées au climat et les préoccupations concernant le bruit dans la communauté. La plupart des points de l'ordre du jour sont des approbations de procès-verbaux de routine et des séances d'information.
- Approuver le maintien du financement de 6 000 000 $ de l'UBCM pour le projet de relocalisation de l'exutoire de la STP du JUB
- Adopter la politique modifiée des demandes de la Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch
- Examiner les projets de procès-verbaux du Joint Utilities Board et l'état du financement de la station d'épuration (STP)
- Recevoir des informations sur la gestion du stationnement de Duncan Street et l'atténuation du bruit lié au pickleball à Andy Hutchins Park
- Note : La séance à huis clos porte sur les relations de travail et les discussions relatives à l'acquisition de terrains
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✓ Décisions: Council approves OCP and zoning changes for Westhill Place after tie-breaking vote
Council gave first and second reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4072 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4077 for 3037 & 3047 Westhill Place, scheduling a public hearing, after a motion to deny the applications was defeated. Council also adopted several other bylaws, including the Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 4076, and approved the 2025 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information.
- Approved first and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4072 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4077 for 3037 & 3047 Westhill Place (4-3)
- Adopted Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 4076 (4-3)
- Authorized Development Variance Permit DVP00138 reducing watercourse setback from 15.0m to 7.6m at Lot 1 Khenipsen Road
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Chemainus Sewer System Local Area Service Enlargement Bylaw No. 4080
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4079
- Accepted the 2025 Annual Report
- Approved 2025 Statement of Financial Information
- Defeated motion to issue Statement of Concurrence for 36-metre telecommunications antenna on 3186 Gibbins Road (1-6)
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Mr. Mayor, you are now live. All right, Corp. being present, I'd like to call this meeting to order. First item of business is a resolution to close the meeting to the public. The recommendation is that we close the meeting to the public at 3 p.m. based on the following sections of the Community Charter, Section 91C and 91E. Would someone like to move the recommendation? Move by Councillor Finley. Second by Councillor Callie. Any discussion? Call the question. All in favor? Opposed? Unopposed motion carries. We'll now move into close. Mr. Mayor, you are now live. I'd like to start by acknowledging we're gathered here today on the traditional lands of the Quetson people. And with the quorum being present, I'd like to resume this regular council meeting. Our first item of business is the approval of the consent agenda. Are there any items any member of council would like to move to new business? Councillor O'Stache. 4.2.9. We'll move to new business. Anything else? All right. Would someone like to move that we approve the consent agenda and the recommendations contained therein? Moved by Councillor Finley. Seconded by Councillor Callie. Any discussion? Call the question. All in favor? And opposed? Unopposed? Motion carries. We'll now move on to approval of the meeting agenda. We have a recommendation here that the agenda be adopted. I'm going to say as amended because we do have a late item that was added with regards to the Shamanis sewer system. Someone would like to move tha …
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AGENDA
Closed Session: 3:00 p.m.
Open Session: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 , Closed Session: 3:00pm & Open Session: 5:00pm
Municipal Hall - Council Chambers & Electronically
This meeting which is open to the public, will be conducted in-person in Council Chambers and by video conference using the Cisco Webex platform, and will be streamed live and archived for viewing on demand at www.northcowichan.ca . All representations to Council form part of the public record.
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of t …
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Regular Council
MINUTES
June 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
Municipal Hall - Council Chambers & Electronically
Members Present
Mayor Rob Douglas
Councillor Mike Caljouw
Councillor Bruce Findlay
Councillor Becky Hogg
Councillor Chris Istace
Councillor Christopher Justice
Councillor Tek Manhas
Staff Present
Ted Swabey, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Bill Corsan, General Manager, Corporate Services and Community Relations
George Farkas, General Manager, Planning, Development and Community Services
Amanda Young, Director, Planning, Building & Environmental Services
Andrea Hainrich, Deputy Corporate Officer
Barb Floden, Manager, Communications and Public Engagement
Barry Davidson, Manager, Bylaw and Business Licensing Services
Chris Osborne, Senior Manager, Planning and Environment
Christina Hovey, Manager, Community Planning
Clay Reitsma, Director, Engineering
Nathan Jesse, Manager, Recreation
Pablo Golob, Manager, Development Planning
Shawn Cator, Director, Operations
Teri Vetter, Director, Financial Services
Tricia Mayea, Corporate Officer
1.
CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum present, Mayor Douglas called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2.
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC [3:00PM - 5:00PM]
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council close the meeting to the public at 3:01 p.m. based on the following sections of the
Community Charter:
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Sports Wall of Fame Committee
Le comité discutera du lieu d'intronisation 2027 et des intronisés patrimoniaux
Le Comité du Mur de la Renommée des Sports examinera une proposition pour les intronisations patrimoniales (pionniers) pour 2027 et recevra des mises à jour sur les options de lieu pour la cérémonie d'intronisation de 2027. Le comité recommandera également que le personnel évalue le Cowichan Golf Club et le Khowutzun Heritage Centre avant de sélectionner un lieu.
- Proposition d'intronisations patrimoniales de Don Bodger et Jim Nugent pour 2027
- Rapport sur les options de lieu pour la cérémonie d'intronisation 2027 : Cowichan Golf Club et Khowutzun Heritage Centre
- Recommandation de demander au personnel de continuer à évaluer les lieux et de faire un rapport avec les détails de réservation
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✓ Décisions: Sports Wall of Fame adds Heritage induction category for pre-1990 builders
The Committee voted to recommend that Council update the Terms of Reference to create a Heritage induction category for builders, officials, and coaches prior to 1990. Nominations may be submitted directly by committee members without a formal application. The Committee also recommended continuing to explore two venues for the 2027 induction ceremony.
- Recommended adding Heritage induction category for pre-1990 builders/officials/coaches (carried)
- Recommended that Heritage nominations can be submitted directly by committee members (carried)
- Recommended that Heritage selection follow existing voting methodology (carried)
- Recommended staff continue considering Cowichan Golf Club and Khowutzun Heritage Centre for 2027 ceremony, report back (carried)
- Closed meeting to discuss personal information for awards (carried)
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1 :30 P . m . - 2 :30 P . m .
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CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be conducted in-person in the Large Committee Room where the public are invited to attend to observe the meeting.
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Purpose : To consider any items of business not included in the Agenda, that are of an urgent nature, must be introduced and approved at the time the agenda is adopted. Matters must be taken up in the order that they are listed unless changed at this time.
Recommendation:
That the agenda be adopted as circulated [or as amended].
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. 2026-04-14 Sports Wall of Fame Committee_Minutes_to be adopted.pdf
Purpose : To consider if there were any errors or omissions prior to adopting the minutes.
Recommendation:
That the Committee adopt the minutes of the meeting held April 14, 2026.
4.
UNFINISHED AND POSTPONED BUSINESS
4.1
Heritage (Pioneer) Inductions
1. Heritage inductions proposal from D Bodger and J Nugent_revised.pdf
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Fri Jun 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Economic Development Committee
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
North Cowichan examinera la politique de licences d'alcool et la feuille de route sur l'IA
Le Comité plénier examinera les mises à jour de la politique de demandes de la Direction de la réglementation des alcools et du cannabis et révisera le Règlement sur les procédures du Conseil et des comités. Les membres recevront également un rapport sur l'adoption stratégique de l'intelligence artificielle et discuteront d'une demande de subvention pour des mini-terrains de soccer.
- Mises à jour proposées de la politique de demandes de la Direction de la réglementation des alcools et du cannabis
- Examen du Règlement sur les procédures du Conseil et des comités
- Rapport du personnel sur les risques de l'intelligence artificielle et la feuille de route
- Discussion sur la demande de l'UBCM pour des mini-terrains de soccer
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gathered here today on the traditional lands of the Kwetsin people with the quorum being present. I'd like to call this committee meeting to order. Our first item of business is approval of the agenda. I would like to add an item under new business. It's for information only. It's with regards to our advocacy to the province around homelessness, street disorder, and the toxic drug crisis. So again, just for information, but wanted to share something with council. So I'll turn to corporate officers. Item 6.2, would it be? All right. Okay. Would someone like to move that we adopt the agenda as amended? Moved by Councillor Finley, seconded by Councillor Calliou. Any discussion? I'll call the question. All in favour? None opposed? None opposed. Motion carries. We 'll now turn to the minutes from the February 24th, 2026, and May 12th, 2026 meetings. Would someone like to move that these be adopted as circulated? Moved by Councillor Calliou, seconded by Councillor Justice. Any discussion? I'll call the question. All in favour? And opposed? None opposed? Motion carries. I'm going to turn to public input. We don't have any speakers signed up for this portion of the meeting. So we're going to now move on to staff reports. The first one we have before us, I'm going to turn to Mr. Swaby to introduce that. Item 5.1. Thank you. Mr. Mayor, there were some questions raised out of a recent conference that council had gone to about AI, and I thought it would be a good time to have our staff c …
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026 at 5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m .
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CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of the members present and those absent, and adjourns the meeting until the next scheduled meeting.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Joint Utilities Board
Le Joint Utilities Board décidera de l'avenir du projet d'émissaire d'eaux usées de 6 millions de dollars
Le Joint Utilities Board discutera du projet de relocalisation de l'émissaire de la station d'épuration, y compris une demande de l'Union of BC Municipalities pour redéfinir la portée du projet. Le conseil décidera s'il doit demander au personnel de rejeter la redéfinition de la portée afin de conserver le financement de 6 millions de dollars de l'UBCM, de continuer à solliciter un financement fédéral et de rédiger une lettre aux gouvernements provincial et fédéral pour obtenir un soutien supplémentaire.
- Sélection du président et du vice-président pour 2026 (alternance entre North Cowichan et Duncan)
- Discussion sur le risque de financement de l'UBCM pour le projet d'émissaire de la station d'épuration du JUB
- Directive de ne pas redéfinir la portée du projet afin de conserver le financement de 6 millions de dollars de l'UBCM
- Recherche de financement auprès du New Building Canada Fund et du Build Communities Strong Fund pour la construction
- Rédaction d'une lettre conjointe à la province de la Colombie-Britannique et au Canada demandant un soutien pour le financement du projet
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✓ Décisions: Joint Utilities Board recommends retaining $6M UBCM funding for sewer outfall
The board passed a motion recommending that North Cowichan and Duncan councils direct staff not to re-scope the Joint Utilities Board Sewage Treatment Plant Outfall Relocation Project, thereby retaining $6 million in UBCM funding. Staff will continue pursuing other federal funding and will draft a letter requesting additional support from provincial and federal governments. If alternative funding is not secured, staff will return to the board for direction.
- Appointed Mayor Rob Douglas as Chair for 2026 (carried)
- Appointed Councillor Garry Bruce as Vice Chair for 2026 (carried)
- Approved agenda as circulated (carried)
- Adopted minutes of January 16, 2025 (carried)
- Recommended to councils to retain $6M UBCM funding by not re-scoping sewer outfall project (carried)
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2.
SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
At the first meeting of the Board in each year, the Board shall select a Chair and Vice Chair amongst its members for the ensuing year. The Chair shall alternate between a member from North Cowichan and a member from Duncan. The last Chair in 2025 was Mayor Douglas from North Cowichan and the Vice Chair in 2025 was Mayor Staples from Duncan.
Recommendation:
THAT __________ be appointed as Chair of the Joint Utilities Board for 2026;
AND THAT ___________ be appointed as Vice Chair of the Joint Utilities Board for 2026.
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Purpose : To consider any items of business not included in the Agenda, that are of an urgent nature, must be introduced and approved at the time the agenda is adopted. Matters must be taken up in the order that they are listed unless changed at this time.
Recommendation:
THAT the Board approve the agenda as circulated [or as amended].
4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. 2025-01-16 JUB Minutes_not adopted.pdf
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Board of Variance
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Fri May 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Mill Closure Response Working Group
Le groupe de travail examine les mesures de soutien à la fermeture de l'usine et les impacts sur les entreprises
Le Groupe de travail sur la réponse à la fermeture de l'usine discutera du soutien continu aux travailleurs touchés par la fermeture de l'usine de Crofton et la réduction de la scierie de Chemainus. Il examinera le rapport du programme de soutien aux entreprises touchées par la fermeture de l'usine de Community Futures Cowichan et évaluera les prochaines étapes en matière de plaidoyer et de comblement des lacunes.
- Mises à jour de la table ronde sur les développements liés à la fermeture de l'usine
- Examen des mesures de soutien aux travailleurs et aux entreprises, identification des lacunes
- Discussion sur les efforts de plaidoyer et les actions supplémentaires
- Présentation du rapport du programme de soutien aux entreprises touchées par la fermeture de l'usine de Community Futures Cowichan
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✓ Décisions: Mill closure working group discusses EI issues, raw log exports
The working group received updates on mill closure impacts, including ongoing EI benefit denials for Chemainus Sawmill workers and raw log export concerns. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on roundtable updates and action items for follow-up.
- Adopted agenda as circulated
- Adopted minutes of April 17, 2026
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Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m .
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be conducted in-person in the Large Committee Room where the public are invited to attend to observe the meeting.
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Purpose : To consider any items of business not included in the Agenda, that are of an urgent nature, must be introduced and approved at the time the agenda is adopted. Matters must be taken up in the order that they are listed unless changed at this time.
Recommendation:
That the Working Group approve the agenda as circulated [or as amended].
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. 2026-04-17 Mill Closure Response Working Group_Minutes_to be added to May 22 agenda.pdf
Purpose : To consider if there were any errors or omissions prior to adopting the minutes.
Recommendation:
That the Working Group adopt the minutes of the meeting held [insert date].
4.
BUSINESS
4.1
Roundtable Updates
Purpose: To provide each member and invited guest the opportunity to share updates on recent developments related to the Crofton mill closure and Chemainus sawmill curtailment, including key …
Wed May 20, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Council - Special
Le conseil se réunira à huis clos pour les questions de travail et de terrains
Cette réunion spéciale du conseil est principalement procédurale, la principale action étant une résolution de fermer la réunion au public. La séance à huis clos portera sur les relations de travail (article 90(1)(c)) et l'acquisition/cession de terrains (article 90(1)(e)). Aucune décision publique ni point à l'ordre du jour ouvert n'est prévu.
- Séance à huis clos en vertu de l'article 90(1)(e) : acquisition ou cession de terrains qui pourrait nuire aux intérêts municipaux
- Séance à huis clos en vertu de l'article 90(1)(c) : relations de travail ou relations avec les employés
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✓ Décisions: Council held closed meeting for labour, land matters
The council voted unanimously to close the special meeting to the public under sections 90(1)(c) (labour relations) and 90(1)(e) (land acquisition) of the Community Charter. After the in-camera session, council rose without reporting any decisions. No substantive public actions were taken.
- Closed meeting to the public (carried unanimously)
- Rose from in-camera without report (carried unanimously)
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m .
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This meeting will be conducted in-person in the Large Committee Room where the public are invited to attend to observe the portion of the meeting that is open to the public.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of the members present and those absent, and adjourns the meeting until the next scheduled meeting.
2.
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Any matters that must or may be closed to the public in accordance with section 90 of the Community Charter shall appear here. A resolution of Council must be passed during the open portion which states that the remainder of the meeting is to be closed, including the basis under the applicable subsection.
Recommendation:
THAT Council close the meeting at ____ p.m. to the public on the basis of the following section(s) of the Community Charter :
90(1)(c) labour relations or other employee relations.
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Public and Statutory Hearing
Audience publique sur le changement de zonage au 6380 Lakes Road
Le conseil tient une audience publique pour le Règlement de modification de zonage n° 4030 concernant le 2-6380 Lakes Road, suivi de l'examen de la troisième lecture et de l'adoption du règlement. La réunion comprend une explication du processus, des commentaires du public et des réponses du personnel. L'ordre du jour est principalement axé sur ce seul élément d'utilisation du sol.
- Audience publique pour le Règlement de modification de zonage n° 4030 (2-6380 Lakes Road)
- Troisième lecture et adoption possible du règlement après l'audience
- Réunion tenue en personne et via Webex; le public peut participer
- Soumissions écrites acceptées jusqu'au May 15, 2026 à 1:00 p.m.
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✓ Décisions: Council approves zoning amendment for Lakes Road wedding venue
Council gave third reading and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4030, rezoning 2-6380 Lakes Road to allow a wedding and event venue. The decision followed a public hearing with 17 written submissions and oral comments from 16 speakers. The bylaw passed 5-2, with Mayor Douglas and Councillor Justice opposed.
- Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4030 (5-2, opposed: Douglas, Justice)
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4030 (5-2, opposed: Douglas, Justice)
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Mr. Mayor, you are now live. I'll now call the public and statutory hearing meeting to order at 7.08 p.m. We now need to approve the agenda. Do I have a mover? Moved by Councillor Maness, seconded by Councillor Finley. Any discussion? I'll call the question all in favor. And opposed? None opposed, motion carries. I'd now like to explain the public hearing process. All the attendees are advised that the hearing is being live streamed and recorded. With a copy of the recording be posted to North Couchin's website following the hearing. Any written submissions received during the public hearing will form part of the public record. And at the conclusion of the hearing, all submissions will be retained in the vault at Municipal Hall for permanent retention. The public are invited to examine the public hearing binder located outside council chambers. Or they can examine it in electronic form on North Couchin 's website at www.northcouchin.ca. slash public hearings. I'll also note that the public hearing procedures council policy states that no further verbal or written presentations will be received by any member of council following the adjournment of a public hearing. And the council may receive technical information from its own staff. The order of business for this public hearing shall be conducted as follows. First, staff may present an introduction and overview of the proposal. This will be followed by questions to staff from council. Second, the applicant will be invited to …
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m .
Municipal Hall - Council Chambers & Electronically
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CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the meeting, the Presiding Member shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the meeting is adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Council - Regular
Le conseil adoptera le zonage pour un immeuble de 15 logements et une maison en rangée de 20 logements
Le conseil votera sur l'adoption de plusieurs règlements de modification de zonage pour de nouveaux logements, notamment un immeuble de 15 logements au 9634 Chemainus Road et une maison en rangée de 20 logements au 5850 Highland Avenue. Ils présenteront également un règlement pour une deuxième habitation au 5004 Oceanview Terrace et examineront un règlement visant à fixer les heures de pickleball au parc Andy Hutchins. D'autres éléments incluent l'adoption de réductions de frais pour les cartes de crédit et la création d'un fonds de réserve pour les infrastructures à court terme.
- Adopter le règlement de zonage 4045 pour un immeuble de 15 logements au 9634 Chemainus Road
- Adopter le règlement de zonage 4050 pour une maison en rangée de 20 logements au 5850 Highland Avenue
- Présenter le règlement de zonage 4061 pour une deuxième habitation au 5004 Oceanview Terrace
- Adopter le règlement sur les frais 4073 réduisant les frais d'administration des cartes de crédit
- Présenter le règlement sur les parcs 4076 pour fixer les heures de jeu de pickleball au parc Andy Hutchins
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✓ Décisions: Council defeats motion to protect rural character, agricultural land
Council narrowly defeated a motion reaffirming commitment to farming, agricultural land protection, and rural character, and opposing actions that undermine these goals. Several zoning bylaws were adopted, including changes to parks regulation extending pickleball hours to 8 pm. Council also approved EV charging fees of $2/hour and endorsed an EV charging strategy. A $754,581 janitorial contract and a $2,000 festival grant were awarded.
- Defeated motion to reaffirm rural character and food security goals (4 opposed)
- Approved EV charging user fee of $2/hour (5-2)
- Endorsed Electric Vehicle Community Charging Strategy (5-2)
- Awarded 3-year janitorial contract to Alice's Clean Sweep for $754,581
- Approved $2,000 grant to Duncan-Cowichan Festival Society (4-3)
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 4041, 4045, 4050
- Amended pickleball hours at Andy Hutchins Park to 9 am–8 pm (6-1)
- Defeated motion to streamline bylaws and policies (5 opposed)
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m .
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This meeting which is open to the public, will be conducted in-person in Council Chambers and by video conference using the Cisco Webex platform, and will be streamed live and archived for viewing on demand at www.northcowichan.ca . All representations to Council form part of the public record.
Members of the public may attend the Municipal Hall [7030 Trans-Canada Highway] in person, or join the meeting electronically to participate during the 'Public Input' and 'Question Period' portions of the agenda. Please visit northcowichan.ca/virtualmeeting for instructions on how to connect online or you may dial 1.844.426.4405, enter 1# for English, enter the meeting ID 2774 530 6955, and then enter the meeting password 1111.
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CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of the members present and those absent, and adjourns the meeting until the next scheduled meeting.
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Committee of the Whole
Mise à jour sur les navires abandonnés et les bouées d'amarrage à Maple Bay
Le Committee of the Whole discutera d'une mise à jour sur les progrès de la réponse de la municipalité concernant les bouées d'amarrage et les navires abandonnés à Maple Bay. Il pourrait recommander de demander au personnel de réaliser un inventaire des navires et une évaluation des risques avec Transport Canada et de revenir avec des estimations de coûts et des sources de financement pour le budget 2027. De plus, le comité examinera la structure des organismes consultatifs et pourrait reporter cet examen après la 2026 General Local Election.
- Rapport du personnel sur les bouées d'amarrage et les navires abandonnés à Maple Bay – mise à jour des progrès et recommandation de réaliser un inventaire et une évaluation des risques
- Examen de la structure des organismes consultatifs – recommandation de reporter après la 2026 General Local Election et de modifier la politique
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✓ Décisions: Staff directed to complete vessel inventory, assess derelict boats
The Committee of the Whole recommended that Council direct staff to finish a vessel inventory and risk assessment with Transport Canada, and return with a report on priority vessels, legal pathways, costs, and funding for the 2027 budget. It also recommended postponing an advisory body structure review until after the 2026 local election and amending the Council Advisory Body Policy.
- Recommended directing staff to complete vessel inventory/risk assessment for 2027 budget (unanimous)
- Recommended postponing advisory body review until after 2026 election (unanimous)
- Recommended amending Council Advisory Body Policy (unanimous)
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m .
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CALL TO ORDER
As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of the members present and those absent, and adjourns the meeting until the next scheduled meeting.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Thu May 7, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Council - Joint Special with City of Duncan
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Wed May 6, 2026 · Wednesday, May 06, 2026 - Closed Session: 3:00pm & Open Session: 5:00pm
Council - Regular
Le Conseil statue sur un permis de dérogation au développement au 4065 Sahtlam Road.
Le Conseil de North Cowichan adoptera les états financiers vérifiés de 2025 de la municipalité et de la Régie des services publics conjoints. L'ordre du jour comprend des délégations publiques concernant une installation sportive intérieure et une demande de reconsidération de l'entente de développement par phases de Kingsview. Une audience statutaire déterminera si un permis de dérogation au 4065 Sahtlam Road sera approuvé. Le Conseil examine également des rapports de routine, notamment les paiements aux fournisseurs du premier trimestre dépassant $10,000 et la planification régionale des loisirs.
- Audience statutaire pour le permis de dérogation au développement DVP00109 au 4065 Sahtlam Road.
- Adoption des états financiers vérifiés de 2025 de North Cowichan et de la Régie des services publics conjoints.
- Délégation publique demandant la reconsidération de l'entente de développement par phases de Kingsview.
- Présentation sur l'évaluation des besoins récréatifs du CVRD par RC Strategies.
- Examen des paiements aux fournisseurs du premier trimestre 2026 dépassant $10,000.
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✓ Décisions: Council approves kennel variance after amendment to remove pens fails
Council approved a development variance permit for a dog kennel at 4065 Sahtlam Road, after an amendment to exclude two outdoor pens was defeated 4-3. Another variance permit for a commercial building addition at 3070 Henry Road was also approved. Council adopted the 2025 audited financial statements and referred a proposed indoor sports facility to the regional district.
- Approved DVP for kennel at 4065 Sahtlam Road (4-3, Douglas, Istace, Justice opposed)
- Amendment to exclude outdoor pens 7 and 8 defeated (4-3, Manhas, Caljouw, Findlay, Hogg opposed)
- Approved DVP for commercial building at 3070 Henry Road (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 audited financial statements (carried)
- Referred proposed indoor sports facility to CVRD (carried)
- Appointed Councillor Findlay to Cowichan Green Community board (carried)
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AGENDA
Closed Session: 3:00 p.m.
Open Session: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 06, 2026 , Closed Session: 3:00pm & Open Session: 5:00pm
Municipal Hall - Council Chambers & Electronically
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Impacts du règlement sur le bruit sur l'accessibilité discutés
Le comité consultatif sur l'accessibilité discutera des règlements sur le bruit et des obstacles à l'accessibilité liés à la densification, recevra des mises à jour sur les améliorations de l'accessibilité dans les parcs et les loisirs, et envisagera de partager les succès de North Cowichan en matière d'accessibilité avec Disability Alliance BC.
- Examen de la correspondance publique sur les préoccupations en matière d'accessibilité
- Discussion sur les règlements sur le bruit et les obstacles à l'accessibilité liés à la densification cumulative
- Mise à jour verbale sur les améliorations de l'accessibilité dans les parcs municipaux et les installations récréatives
- Recommandation de mettre en valeur les succès de North Cowichan en matière d'accessibilité pour Disability Alliance BC
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✓ Décisions: Committee recommends highlighting accessibility wins on Disability Alliance BC website
The Accessibility Advisory Committee voted to recommend that Council direct staff to highlight North Cowichan's accessibility wins on the Disability Alliance BC website, including six specific parks and facilities. The Committee also received updates on public correspondence, noise bylaw concerns from densification, and ongoing accessibility enhancements in municipal parks.
- Recommended highlighting accessibility wins on Disability Alliance BC website, including Kinsmen Beach Park, Art Mann Park, Fuller Lake Arena, adaptive trails, Westview Learning Centre, and Sherman Road Park (carried)
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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 11 :00 A . m . - 12 :00 P . m .
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1.
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be conducted in-person in the Large Committee Room where the public are invited to attend to observe the meeting.
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Purpose : To consider any items of business not included in the Agenda, that are of an urgent nature, must be introduced and approved at the time the agenda is adopted. Matters must be taken up in the order that they are listed unless changed at this time.
Recommendation:
That the agenda be adopted as circulated [or as amended].
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. 2026-02-24 Accessibility Advisory Committee_minutes_to be added to May 5 agenda.pdf
Purpose : To consider if there were any errors or omissions prior to adopting the minutes.
Recommendation:
That the Committee adopt the minutes of the meeting held February 24, 2026.
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BUSINESS
4.1
Public Correspondence
Purpose: For Shaun Mason, Director, Parks and Recreation to provide an overview of public correspondence received, including key themes, concerns, and any recommended follow-up actions.
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Noise Bylaws an …
Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Environmental Advisory Committee
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